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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,056.48 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,056.48 and 379.32 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,056.48 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,056.48 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,056.48 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 400,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,743.99/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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